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Find out exactly how much you need to earn in your new city to maintain your current lifestyle.

Istanbul
Ottawa
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Standard of Living
IstanbulOttawa

To have the same lifestyle in Ottawa, you need:

Required salary
$100,000
100% more expensive
than Istanbul
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Istanbul
$50,000
Ottawa
$100,000

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

IstanbulVSOttawa

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

100% higher
Current city
Istanbul
$350
/ month
Target city
Ottawa
$700
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
120%
Higher
Meal
Comparison
2400%
Higher
Internet
Comparison
375%
Higher
Utilities
Comparison
233%
Higher

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This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.